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2020-03-31

| Health

Afghans in Iran infected with coronavirus denied care at hospitals

Afghans in Iran infected with coronavirus denied care at hospitals

Workers in Iran are returning home because hospitals there are refusing to admit sick Afghans and forcing them to rely on over the counter medication. The consequences have been fatal.

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Fatemiyoun members gather in crowds despite escalating coronavirus threat

2020-03-31

| Health
Fatemiyoun members gather in crowds despite escalating coronavirus threat

Despite the overwhelming news coverage of the virus, the Iranian-led Afghan militia appears ignorant of the dangers of such close social contact.
Kunduz residents welcome government attention to healthcare services

2020-03-30

| Health
Kunduz residents welcome government attention to healthcare services

Kunduz health officials are taking steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the province and to increase public access to health services.
Taliban kill dozens of Afghan troops amid refusal to reduce violence

2020-03-30

| Security
Taliban kill dozens of Afghan troops amid refusal to reduce violence

The militants are ramping up attacks against Afghan forces even as the two sides prepare for peace talks.

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Spotlight shines on coronavirus lies spread by China, Russia and Iran

Despite overwhelming evidence, leaders in China, Russia and Iran are spreading disinformation about the origin of COVID-19, each for their own malign reasons.
Spotlight shines on coronavirus lies spread by China, Russia and Iran
Coronavirus pandemic exposes Taliban hypocrisies on health care

2020-03-27

| Terrorism
Coronavirus pandemic exposes Taliban hypocrisies on health care

The militant group is attempting during the deadly COVID-19 outbreak to paint itself as an organisation that care about public health. Decades of evidence suggests otherwise.
Afghan government to free up to 10,000 prisoners to slow spread of coronavirus

2020-03-27

| Health
Afghan government to free up to 10,000 prisoners to slow spread of coronavirus

The government decree is not for those who have committed crimes against national and international security.
Afghan official confirms expulsion of Iranian spies from Kabul

2020-03-26

| Diplomacy
Afghan official confirms expulsion of Iranian spies from Kabul

The two individuals were members of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps who were engaged in various activity with the intent of causing instability in the country.
Afghan government to hold direct talks with Taliban in historic meeting

2020-03-26

| Diplomacy
Afghan government to hold direct talks with Taliban in historic meeting

The Afghan government finalised a negotiating team to discuss peace with the Taliban and an initial release of insurgent prisoners.
G7 members slam China over coronavirus disinformation campaign

2020-03-26

| Media
G7 members slam China over coronavirus disinformation campaign

Beijing continues to spread conspiracy theories on social media and is now attempting to appear to the world as a benevolent power with no responsibility for the COVID-19 outbreak.
'Diabolical' ISIS attack kills dozens at Sikh-Hindu temple in Kabul

2020-03-25

| Security
'Diabolical' ISIS attack kills dozens at Sikh-Hindu temple in Kabul

Over 100 people were inside the temple, where several families live and where worshippers gather for morning prayers, when an ISIS gunman entered and fired wildly into the crowd.
Afghan female filmmaker basks in role as voice of women's empowerment

2020-03-25

| Women's Rights
Afghan female filmmaker basks in role as voice of women's empowerment

Roya Sadat fears a return to fundamentalism and the curbing of women's rights should the Taliban regain power.
US military vows to respond to Taliban attacks on Afghan forces

2020-03-24

| Diplomacy
US military vows to respond to Taliban attacks on Afghan forces

The statement by Gen. Scott Miller, the commander of the NATO-led mission in Afghanistan, comes while President Ashraf Ghani and Abdullah Abdullah try to hammer out a political deal.
Spotlight shines on coronavirus lies spread by China, Russia and Iran

2020-03-24

| Health
Spotlight shines on coronavirus lies spread by China, Russia and Iran

Despite overwhelming evidence, leaders in China, Russia and Iran are spreading disinformation about the origin of COVID-19, each for their own malign reasons.
Pompeo in Kabul as Afghan government, Taliban discuss prisoner exchanges

2020-03-23

| Diplomacy
Pompeo in Kabul as Afghan government, Taliban discuss prisoner exchanges

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo was in Kabul to help break a political deadlock that threatens to undermine the peace process, as the coronavirus pandemic further complicates the situation.
Iran rejects US help to fight coronavirus as number of infections soar

2020-03-23

| Health
Iran rejects US help to fight coronavirus as number of infections soar

Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei rejected vital help even as Iran becomes a greater threat to world health with its increasing number of infected and its ill-advised policies.
Stepped up operations force ISIS fighters to lay down arms in Laghman

2020-03-23

| Security
Stepped up operations force ISIS fighters to lay down arms in Laghman

The ISIS shadow governor in the province said his group gave up after being surrounded and repeatedly attacked by Afghan security forces .
In photos: Afghanistan prepares to fight coronavirus

2020-03-20

| Health
In photos: Afghanistan prepares to fight coronavirus

Health workers across the country have been spraying disinfectant in high-traffic areas in cities and handing out masks to citizens.
Insider attack kills 24 Afghan security personnel in Zabul as Taliban talks stall

2020-03-20

| Security
Insider attack kills 24 Afghan security personnel in Zabul as Taliban talks stall

The attack comes as Afghanistan faces a mounting threat from the coronavirus pandemic and continuing obstinance from the Taliban.
Khalilzad calls Afghan prisoner swap 'urgent' amid coronavirus crisis

2020-03-19

| Diplomacy
Khalilzad calls Afghan prisoner swap 'urgent' amid coronavirus crisis

'Time is of the essence,' said US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad.
Afghan all-girls robotics team aims to save lives with demining robot

2020-03-19

| Technology
Afghan all-girls robotics team aims to save lives with demining robot

The team's creation is the latest indication of Afghan girls' increasing proficiency with technology and growing knowledge.
Afghans urge Taliban to stop making excuses and join peace talks

2020-03-18

| Security
Afghans urge Taliban to stop making excuses and join peace talks

The militant group is opposing conditions for prisoners' release to gain leverage over the government, observers say.
Iran dumps refugees infected with coronavirus across Afghan border

2020-03-17

| Health
Iran dumps refugees infected with coronavirus across Afghan border

The forced deportation by the Iranian regime of infected individuals and those suspected of having COVID-19 exponentially increases the risk of a major outbreak in Afghanistan.
China spreads conspiracies in effort to conceal its role in coronavirus pandemic

2020-03-16

| Health
China spreads conspiracies in effort to conceal its role in coronavirus pandemic

China is seeking to deflect criticism for its role in starting a global pandemic by spreading dangerous disinformation.
Afghan families split by war see hopes for peace after years of turmoil

2020-03-16

| Security
Afghan families split by war see hopes for peace after years of turmoil

Muhammad Sarfaraz has dreamed of an end to the conflict in Afghanistan so that his two sons -- one a government solider, the other a Taliban member -- might be able to find peace.
As deaths mount, IRGC's Fatemiyoun Division reignites outrage in Afghanistan

2020-03-13

| Security
As deaths mount, IRGC's Fatemiyoun Division reignites outrage in Afghanistan

The bodies of Afghan Fatemiyoun Division fighters killed in Syria were recently returned to Iran for burial, reigniting outrage over the militia's activities.

Spotlight

Spotlight shines on coronavirus lies spread by China, Russia and Iran
Spotlight shines on coronavirus lies spread by China, Russia and Iran

Despite overwhelming evidence, leaders in China, Russia and Iran are spreading disinformation about the origin of COVID-19, each for their own malign reasons.

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What is the greatest challenge in fighting the coronavirus pandemic in Afghanistan?

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